Empty Nester Life: The Podcast with Mark and Jacki
Empty Nester Life: The Podcast is your honest, heartfelt guide to life after the kids leave home. Join Jacki and Mark as they dive into real conversations about marriage, grief, purpose, parenting adult children, rediscovering yourself, and navigating major life transitions. Whether you’re embracing freedom, facing loneliness, or dreaming of what’s next, you’ll find encouragement, humor, and real talk here. Welcome to the next—and best—chapter of life.
Empty Nester Life: The Podcast with Mark and Jacki
What Dogs Teach Us About Love, Loyalty & Family 🐾
Dogs aren’t just pets — they’re family. 🐶 In this heartfelt episode, we explore how dogs teach us about love, loyalty, presence, and even faith.
We’ll talk about:
- Why dogs are often the emotional heart of a home ❤️
- How they comfort us without words and reduce loneliness
- The way dogs model loyalty, protection, and responsibility 🛡️
- What unconditional love looks like — and how it reflects God’s love for us
- Lessons dogs quietly teach us about living fully and loving freely
Whether you’re a lifelong dog lover or simply curious about the bond between humans and animals, this episode will remind you of the simple, powerful ways dogs shape our lives and families.
💭 Reflection Prompt: What has a dog taught you about love or loyalty? Share your story in the comments or tag us online — we’d love to hear it.
✨ Quote: “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Josh Billings
🎧 Listen now and maybe go pet your dog.
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